All Obituaries

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David Francis Heffernan passed away peacefully on March 22nd, 2020 at Gosnell Hospice House. He was born February 22, 1932 in Biddeford, the son of Andrew and Rose Murphy Heffernan.  He graduated from Biddeford High School in 1950 and after an apprenticeship program at the Saco-Lowell Shops, he worked for 28 years at Hussey Seating Company in North Berwick, retiring in 1995. In 1955, he married the former Rachel Gagne at St. Andre’s Church. He was an active member of the...

Steven Patrick Bergeron, aged 59, died unexpectedly at the home he shared with his mother on March 21, 2020. Born in Biddeford on March 3, 1961, a son of Alexander A. and Viola (Walsh) Bergeron, Steve attended St. Andre’s School and graduated from Biddeford High School in 1980. In addition to his mother, Steve is survived by his sister, Sandra M. Bergeron, his brother, Richard G. Bergeron and his spouse, Shaun L. Terrill, of Arlington, Virginia. He is also survived by an uncle and...

Richard P. Collete, 81, of Biddeford, passed away on March 14, 2020 at St. Andre’s Healthcare. He was born on December 7, 1938 in Biddeford to parents Donat and Clarinthe (Sevigny) Collette. Richard grew up in Biddeford and was one of three brothers. He was educated locally where he learned to be a plumber. After high school he joined the Navy for a brief period until he was medically discharged. Throughout his life he loved to go camping at various places, he was always up for a...

Elwin “Al” Baker, 66, of Biddeford, passed away on Tuesday, March 10, 2020, of a heart attack at Cooper University Hospital in Camden, New Jersey. He was born in Biddeford, Maine on March 11, 1953, son of Elbridge “Mike” Baker and Eloise Baker. Al was a local painter, handyman and jack of all trades. He was always willing to help anyone in need. He is predeceased by his father, Elbridge Baker. He is survived by his mother, Eloise Baker, of Biddeford, his...

Bradley M. Fletcher, 81, of Biddeford, passed away on Thursday, March 5, 2020 at Gosnell Memorial Hospice House. He was born in Saco on November 21, 1938, the son of  Lewis S. and Della (Cressey) Fletcher.   Bradley attended Saco Public Schools as a child.   He went on to serve his country for a short time in the US Navy.  After his service, Bradley spent several years as a long haul truck driver;   He went on to became a bus driver, driving for the Wells,...

Sister Dorothy Violette, formerly known as Sister St. Viola, died at St. Joseph Convent on Sunday, March 1, 2020 at the age of 87. Sister Dorothy was born in Van Buren, ME on October 30, 1932 to Leo E. Violette and Ann Cyr Violette. Sister was the fourth child in a family of eight children. She received her elementary schooling at Sacred Heart School and graduated from Sacred Heart High School in Van Buren, ME. On September 4, 1950, Sister Dorothy entered the Congregation of the Servants of...

Thomas Robert Bancroft (79) died peacefully at home in Saco, Maine after a prolonged illness. He was born in Lewiston, Maine on October 7th 1940, the son of Decosta (Bud) Bancroft and Helen Smith Bancroft. Tom had an adventurous youth, including hitchhiking to California and hustling pool, although early struggles with drugs and alcohol made his future uncertain. Luckily, Tom met the love of his life – Nancy Parent Bancroft – in 1973 and began to turn his life around. He...

Isabella May (Lewis) Chretien, 99, of Biddeford, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, February 25, 2020 at Southern Maine Health Care.   She was born on February 2, 1921 in Saco, daughter of George and Laurette (Proulx) Lewis.     She was a loving mother, aunt, grandmother, and great grandmother. She had many friends with whom she enjoyed playing beano and cards at the senior centers, and loved the challenge of...

Mr. Raoul Lachance, 94, of Biddeford, Maine passed away peacefully on Sunday February 23rd 2020 surrounded by family.   Raoul Lachance was born on July 13th 1925 to Ludger Lachance and Yvonne Dubuc of Biddeford.   He attended Biddeford High School before joining the Navy rising to the rank of Chief Petty Officer and remained a Navy Reserve for forty years. Raoul worked at the Pepperell Mills in Biddeford, Haverty Buick in Portland, Phillippe’s Restaurant in Biddeford, Saco...